Alligator and crocodile news, features and articles
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Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, could be even bigger than we thoughtNo one has measured Cassius since 2011, which is when the saltwater giant was awarded the Guinness World Record for the world's largest living crocodile in captivity.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Crocodiles are drawn to the wails of crying human babies and infant primatesNile crocodiles seemed to respond more strongly to intense crying from human and ape infants, compared to calmer, quiet cries.
By Ethan Freedman Published
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120-year-old Cassius is pushing limit of crocodile longevity — and he's got 'years to come,' expert saysThe ancient, 18-foot-long crocodile — the world's largest living in captivity — is healthy but occasionally displays signs of trauma from his troubled youth in the wild.
By Sascha Pare Published
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World's largest captive croc turns 120, giving scientists 'serious knowledge on longevity'Researchers captured Cassius in 1984 because the "big old gnarly crocodile" was causing trouble on a cattle farm, and ferried him to Green Island, Australia, where he still lives today.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Crocodile murder mystery deepens following discovery of 2nd corpse with 'fileted' headAn anonymous person allegedly told a wildlife tour operator who was very fond of the crocodile "Lizzie" that the killing was a way of proving that humans, not crocodiles, are the apex predator.
By Sascha Pare Published
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'Virgin birth' recorded in crocodile for 1st time everThe American crocodile had been isolated in a reptile park enclosure for 16 years when she laid a clutch of eggs.
By Hannah Osborne Published
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Man survives crocodile attack by prying its jaws off his head. How did he escape such a powerful bite?In Australia, a man recently survived a crocodile attack. An expert explains how the man likely escaped.
By Kiley Price Published
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Crocodiles and gharials are getting bizarre orange 'tans' in Nepal. Here's why.Researchers think it could be down to where these crocs are hanging out.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Gigantic, 13-foot crocodile found with its head torn off on Australian beachThe beheading, which may have been motivated by a recent spate of crocodile attacks on humans, could spell trouble for the local ecosystem.
By Sascha Pare Published
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